Getting your (football) bearings as a paralympian footballer.
This article will take a brief look at blind football and how the game is adapted for blind and partially sighted players...
This article will take a brief look at blind football and how the game is adapted for blind and partially sighted players...
Without an assortment of high precision bearings, much of the moving equipment on the Mars rover 'Curiosity' wouldn't be possible. What roles do these parts play exactly in NASA's latest adventure to...
Fitting a new v-belt to a drive can be a nightmare for a maintenance engineer – particularly if you have to totally dismantle the drive in order to fit the belt. Firstly, you check you’ve got the right...
Ceramic bearings weigh less than their steel counterparts and are extremely durable. They're also chemically inert and not very sensitive to moisture, placing them as a contender against the traditional...
It's easy to forget just how useful the bearing is; bearing technology was invented by the ancient Egyptians and since then has permeated nearly every aspect of engineering.
Mining has always traditionally been a dirty, intense, claustrophobic and very dangerous job to carry out and is an industry which has caused countless accidents and deaths, but over the centuries the...
Modern ships have a variety of different elements which make the ships very safe environments for both passengers and crew...
Skateboarding is a pursuit which has long been popular with teenagers and young people as it can be a fun and relatively inexpensive thing to do as well as providing a means of transport. While it would...
Formula One can be an exciting event to watch either at home on the television or in person at the race tracks but certain aspects are perhaps not given quite as much attention as they deserve. Naturally...
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There are very many factors that influence ball screw selection. The following are a few key areas to consider.Axial force requiredAll ball screws require guidance and can only ‘see’ axial forces....
Wind farms and wind turbines are a subject which can summon a range of different views and feelings ranging from delight in wind being used as power to absolute disgust that large turbines are appearing...
Lubrication is vital for any bearing, if not properly lubricated then friction, corrosion and dirt can diminish the quality and life as we explore...
SKF, one of the world's leading ball bearing suppliers and manufacturers have released a range of new, environmentally-friendly products. We explore...
Cranes are vital to our construction, they now use a v belt pulley & have greatly evolved over the course of history...
It's always great to get feedback and customers comments are always welcome - After all, feedback, good and bad, help us to improve our products and services. We'd like to thank David for his kind words...
Part two of a discussion on bearings in computer systems. Read about cost comparison, noise levels and maintaining lubrication.
The demand for smaller and thinner computers and systems means that designers are having to create more compact products which are harder to keep cool. Heat is a nightmare for these types of products...